2. Railways

Fife Miscellany 2011

A selection of the general photos taken in Fife during the course of the year.
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  • A sunny but cold morning in March sees 158730 dropping down Falkland Road Bank with 1L37 0934 from Edinburgh to Perth. An overnight dusting of snow has fallen on the high ground that is East and West Lomond. 11/3/2011

    A sunny but cold morning in March sees 158730 dropping down Falkland Road Bank with 1L37 0934 from Edinburgh to Perth. An overnight dusting of snow has fallen on the high ground that is East and West Lomond. 11/3/2011

  • A railtour drops down Falkland Road Bank with Royal Train loco 67005 "Queen's Messenger" leading 1Z30 0604 Darlington to Inverness. The eleven coach train is made up of mkI, mkII and mkIII vehicles all in former BR blue and grey livery.

    A railtour drops down Falkland Road Bank with Royal Train loco 67005 "Queen's Messenger" leading 1Z30 0604 Darlington to Inverness. The eleven coach train is made up of mkI, mkII and mkIII vehicles all in former BR blue and grey livery.

  • The snow capped "Paps of Fife" forms the backdrop to 67005 as it nears Ladybank and the junction with the Newburgh branch to Perth and the HIghland Main Line to Inverness.

    The snow capped "Paps of Fife" forms the backdrop to 67005 as it nears Ladybank and the junction with the Newburgh branch to Perth and the HIghland Main Line to Inverness.

  • The EWS type 5 loco in Royal Claret livery crosses the small bridge taking the line over the River Eden.

    The EWS type 5 loco in Royal Claret livery crosses the small bridge taking the line over the River Eden.

  • A very quick drive to Grange of Lindores for a second bite of the cherry and I only just made it in time before the train appeared.

    A very quick drive to Grange of Lindores for a second bite of the cherry and I only just made it in time before the train appeared.

  • Here it nears the overbridge by Abdie Church. I would not chase it any further. 11/3/2011

    Here it nears the overbridge by Abdie Church. I would not chase it any further. 11/3/2011

  • The view of Markinch Viaduct from the formation of the former Leslie branch at Markinch which is now a footpath. An unknown class 170 turbostar forms 1A78 1530 Edinburgh to Inverurie. 22/3/2011

    The view of Markinch Viaduct from the formation of the former Leslie branch at Markinch which is now a footpath. An unknown class 170 turbostar forms 1A78 1530 Edinburgh to Inverurie. 22/3/2011

  • The three car unit passes over the 10 arch structure completed in 1847. The service is not booked to stop at Markinch station.

    The three car unit passes over the 10 arch structure completed in 1847. The service is not booked to stop at Markinch station.

  • From my location it was not possible to identify the units I photographed. This class 158 Sprinter slows for its Markinch stop with 1L07 1535 Edinburgh to Perth working.

    From my location it was not possible to identify the units I photographed. This class 158 Sprinter slows for its Markinch stop with 1L07 1535 Edinburgh to Perth working.

  • This is an identified unit and 158732 catches the glint as it powers away from Markinch with 1L10 1559 off Perth to Edinburgh. The set wears the new ScotRail livery and at the time was the only 158 so treated hence its number is known.

    This is an identified unit and 158732 catches the glint as it powers away from Markinch with 1L10 1559 off Perth to Edinburgh. The set wears the new ScotRail livery and at the time was the only 158 so treated hence its number is known.

  • The mid afternoon Aberdeen to London Kings Cross East Coast service glints as it flashes over the viaduct the lead powercar shines in the sun. This train is 1E24, 1450 from Aberdeen.

    The mid afternoon Aberdeen to London Kings Cross East Coast service glints as it flashes over the viaduct the lead powercar shines in the sun. This train is 1E24, 1450 from Aberdeen.

  • The rear powercar is unknown like the lead one. The silver livery catches the afternoon sun.

    The rear powercar is unknown like the lead one. The silver livery catches the afternoon sun.

  • A few class 170 turbostars were painted in the carmine and cream livery of Strathclyde Passenger Transport livery for use within that area. But as is often the way units get rostered onto services away from the area they represent especially when the organisation disbands. 1L59 1600 Edinburgh to Dundee is well outside the former SPT area but here is one of their liveried units slowing for Markinch station.

    A few class 170 turbostars were painted in the carmine and cream livery of Strathclyde Passenger Transport livery for use within that area. But as is often the way units get rostered onto services away from the area they represent especially when the organisation disbands. 1L59 1600 Edinburgh to Dundee is well outside the former SPT area but here is one of their liveried units slowing for Markinch station.

  • As the afternoon wears on the sun moves the glint and this unknown turbostar flashes in the centre coach as it speeds over the viaduct high above the A911 between the third and fourth arch, earlier it was between the sixth and seventh. The set is bound for Inverurie beyond Aberdeen and is 1A79 1629 off Edinburgh.

    As the afternoon wears on the sun moves the glint and this unknown turbostar flashes in the centre coach as it speeds over the viaduct high above the A911 between the third and fourth arch, earlier it was between the sixth and seventh. The set is bound for Inverurie beyond Aberdeen and is 1A79 1629 off Edinburgh.

  • A final shot this afternoon before the sun is covered by the encroaching cloud. A class 158 sprinter slows for its Markinch shot with 1L09 1632 from Edinburgh to Perth. A good few hours was had. 22/3/2011

    A final shot this afternoon before the sun is covered by the encroaching cloud. A class 158 sprinter slows for its Markinch shot with 1L09 1632 from Edinburgh to Perth. A good few hours was had. 22/3/2011

  • Early in the morning and the peace of Markinch is disturbed by the distinctive sound of two Napier Deltic D18-25 1,650 hp two stroke powerplants wrapped up as 55022 "Royal Scots Grey". 28/5/2011

    Early in the morning and the peace of Markinch is disturbed by the distinctive sound of two Napier Deltic D18-25 1,650 hp two stroke powerplants wrapped up as 55022 "Royal Scots Grey". 28/5/2011

  • A closer look at the former ECML thorough bred type 5 100mph rated locomotive.

    A closer look at the former ECML thorough bred type 5 100mph rated locomotive.

  • A different view of Markinch Viaduct is had from the high viewpoint of Markinch Cemetery. The type 5 loco leads a SRPS railtour 1Z64 from North Berwick to the Kyle of Lochalsh.

    A different view of Markinch Viaduct is had from the high viewpoint of Markinch Cemetery. The type 5 loco leads a SRPS railtour 1Z64 from North Berwick to the Kyle of Lochalsh.

  • The train slows for its Markinch pickup, the former Haig's Whisky building forms the impressive backdrop and in the distance is one of two large viaducts on the former Leslie branch, now a footpath.

    The train slows for its Markinch pickup, the former Haig's Whisky building forms the impressive backdrop and in the distance is one of two large viaducts on the former Leslie branch, now a footpath.

  • During the station stop at Markinch and Ladybank I moved to an overbridge on the A92 just north of Ladybank on the Newburgh branch. Turbostar 170395 heads north with 1L33 0629 Edinburgh to Perth. The railtour would have been recessed in the branch passenger loop to allow this train to pass.

    During the station stop at Markinch and Ladybank I moved to an overbridge on the A92 just north of Ladybank on the Newburgh branch. Turbostar 170395 heads north with 1L33 0629 Edinburgh to Perth. The railtour would have been recessed in the branch passenger loop to allow this train to pass.

  • With the service train clear of the section signal at Newburgh, 55022 gets the road out of the branch loop. Here is powers away with the leading powerplant putting out its typical two stroke clag. The second powerplant is running cleaner.

    With the service train clear of the section signal at Newburgh, 55022 gets the road out of the branch loop. Here is powers away with the leading powerplant putting out its typical two stroke clag. The second powerplant is running cleaner.

  • A Deltic on a railtour is always going to be a favourite leading to a sell out.

    A Deltic on a railtour is always going to be a favourite leading to a sell out.

  • A closer look at 55022 and it is carrying two headboards, the usual SRPS Railtour headboard and the train name "The Kyle Crusader". A punter gets the thrash as he looks from the lead carriage window.

    A closer look at 55022 and it is carrying two headboards, the usual SRPS Railtour headboard and the train name "The Kyle Crusader". A punter gets the thrash as he looks from the lead carriage window.

  • Crossing the busy road for the going away shot and on the back is 47804 which took the ECS to North Berwick and would provide the shunt release for 55022 at the Kyle. 28/5/2011

    Crossing the busy road for the going away shot and on the back is 47804 which took the ECS to North Berwick and would provide the shunt release for 55022 at the Kyle. 28/5/2011

  • DBS were contracted by ScotRail to provide two loco hauled trains in the morning and evening rush hours round the Fife Circle. They ran them for about two years and this is the ONLY time I photographed one and even then it was by accident. 67007 comes up the 1 in 100 grade at Crossgates with 2G13 1708 Edinburgh to Edinburgh via the clockwise outer Fife Circle. 20/6/2011

    DBS were contracted by ScotRail to provide two loco hauled trains in the morning and evening rush hours round the Fife Circle. They ran them for about two years and this is the ONLY time I photographed one and even then it was by accident. 67007 comes up the 1 in 100 grade at Crossgates with 2G13 1708 Edinburgh to Edinburgh via the clockwise outer Fife Circle. 20/6/2011

  • 170402 is recorded heading for Dundee from Leuchars with 1L55 1400 Edinburgh to Dundee. The location is the overbridge leading to Leuchars Golf Club. 28/6/2011

    170402 is recorded heading for Dundee from Leuchars with 1L55 1400 Edinburgh to Dundee. The location is the overbridge leading to Leuchars Golf Club. 28/6/2011

  • Moving to Leuchars station proper and 170429 runs in to stop at the former junction station with 1B35 1407 Aberdeen to Edinburgh service.

    Moving to Leuchars station proper and 170429 runs in to stop at the former junction station with 1B35 1407 Aberdeen to Edinburgh service.

  • The first Kings Cross to Aberdeen train of the day stops at the important station here, it serves the RAF base yards away and also the town of St Andrews. 43310 leads 1S11 1000 off the London east coast terminus.

    The first Kings Cross to Aberdeen train of the day stops at the important station here, it serves the RAF base yards away and also the town of St Andrews. 43310 leads 1S11 1000 off the London east coast terminus.

  • The HST set departs with 43318 on the rear passing the down starter.

    The HST set departs with 43318 on the rear passing the down starter.

  • Photography at Leuchars had the added bonus of inbound and outbound aircraft from the RAF base just yards away. A Typhoon aircraft, ZK308 EF, is on short finals to land on Runway 27. As of 1st April 2015 the base moved to the control of the Army with the RAF moving out but the airfield remains active as a diversion airfield for RAF Lossiemouth.

    Photography at Leuchars had the added bonus of inbound and outbound aircraft from the RAF base just yards away. A Typhoon aircraft, ZK308 EF, is on short finals to land on Runway 27. As of 1st April 2015 the base moved to the control of the Army with the RAF moving out but the airfield remains active as a diversion airfield for RAF Lossiemouth.

  • Back in my time at RAF Leuchars it was Phantom F4 and Tornado F3 aircraft that would have been photographed here.

    Back in my time at RAF Leuchars it was Phantom F4 and Tornado F3 aircraft that would have been photographed here.

  • A second Typhoon airframe, ZK307 EE, passes over the station on short finals to land.

    A second Typhoon airframe, ZK307 EE, passes over the station on short finals to land.

  • Back to the trains and at the south end of the station 170424 runs in with 1L57 1500 from Edinburgh to Dundee.

    Back to the trains and at the south end of the station 170424 runs in with 1L57 1500 from Edinburgh to Dundee.

  • With the station work completed the set departs for Dundee. On leaving the station northbound trains are faced with a climb at 1 in 100 for a mile before dropping at 1 in 346 for a short distance. 170424 powers up the grade with all three engine working hard.

    With the station work completed the set departs for Dundee. On leaving the station northbound trains are faced with a climb at 1 in 100 for a mile before dropping at 1 in 346 for a short distance. 170424 powers up the grade with all three engine working hard.

  • An up East Coast HST service passes the up home signal as it approaches the station.

    An up East Coast HST service passes the up home signal as it approaches the station.

  • East Coast service 1E25 1450 Aberdeen to Kings Cross passes the North British Railway signalbox as it slows for its station stop. The "Bobby" has already replaced the up home semaphore. Powercar 43315 leads 43299.

    East Coast service 1E25 1450 Aberdeen to Kings Cross passes the North British Railway signalbox as it slows for its station stop. The "Bobby" has already replaced the up home semaphore. Powercar 43315 leads 43299.

  • Leuchars is a busy station and is served by ScotRail, East Coast and Cross Country services. The Kings Cross train slowly departs the station with Kirkcaldy as its next stop.

    Leuchars is a busy station and is served by ScotRail, East Coast and Cross Country services. The Kings Cross train slowly departs the station with Kirkcaldy as its next stop.

  • 170419 departs Leuchars heading for Aberdeen with ScotRail service 1A78 1528 from Edinburgh.

    170419 departs Leuchars heading for Aberdeen with ScotRail service 1A78 1528 from Edinburgh.

  • Turning round for the going away shot as it clears the down starter and the repainted signalbox to the right.

    Turning round for the going away shot as it clears the down starter and the repainted signalbox to the right.

  • The main reason for spending a sunny afternoon on Leuchars station passes the 'box. DRS 37423 propels Network Rail Observation Coach "Caroline" with train 2Z02 0942 Inverness to Edinburgh via Aberdeen. The signalman waves to the driver who waves back.

    The main reason for spending a sunny afternoon on Leuchars station passes the 'box. DRS 37423 propels Network Rail Observation Coach "Caroline" with train 2Z02 0942 Inverness to Edinburgh via Aberdeen. The signalman waves to the driver who waves back.

  • The coach was originally built as a trailer restaurant buffet car for a class 203 "Hastings Unit" diesel electric multiple unit in 1958 and withdrawn in 1964. In 1969 it was converted to become the Southern Region General Manager's saloon. In 1999 it was converted again to give it ETH and Blue Star control and transferred to Network Rail.

    The coach was originally built as a trailer restaurant buffet car for a class 203 "Hastings Unit" diesel electric multiple unit in 1958 and withdrawn in 1964. In 1969 it was converted to become the Southern Region General Manager's saloon. In 1999 it was converted again to give it ETH and Blue Star control and transferred to Network Rail.

  • It looks to be very busy in the front of the coach.

    It looks to be very busy in the front of the coach.

  • The going away shot with 37423 propelling the single vehicle.

    The going away shot with 37423 propelling the single vehicle.

  • 170424 returns south with 2L60 1645 Dundee to Edinburgh. On the right of the picture are shunting signals LE11 and below LE2, these give access to the sidings and former branch onto the RAF base. I have been over this track with A4 60009 in 1990 going in and later leaving the airshow of that year.

    170424 returns south with 2L60 1645 Dundee to Edinburgh. On the right of the picture are shunting signals LE11 and below LE2, these give access to the sidings and former branch onto the RAF base. I have been over this track with A4 60009 in 1990 going in and later leaving the airshow of that year.

  • 170424 powers away from Leuchars passing the up starter LE29. The former route to St Andrews and the Fife Coast line to Thornton branched left just beyond the bridge. Trains terminated here in a bay in the centre of the island platform.

    170424 powers away from Leuchars passing the up starter LE29. The former route to St Andrews and the Fife Coast line to Thornton branched left just beyond the bridge. Trains terminated here in a bay in the centre of the island platform.

  • A final shot viewed from the road bridge at the south end of the station and 170454 departs with 1B40 1524 Inverurie to Edinburgh. The former bay is clearly visible in the platform. The Fife Coast route closed throughout on 6/9/1965 with the portion to St Andrews lingering until 6/1/1969. 28/6/2011

    A final shot viewed from the road bridge at the south end of the station and 170454 departs with 1B40 1524 Inverurie to Edinburgh. The former bay is clearly visible in the platform. The Fife Coast route closed throughout on 6/9/1965 with the portion to St Andrews lingering until 6/1/1969. 28/6/2011

  • A dull and overcast evening at Welltree near Kingskettle and 170423 drops down Falkland Road Bank with 1L53 1900 Edinburgh to Dundee. I am waiting for a northbound special. 2/7/11

    A dull and overcast evening at Welltree near Kingskettle and 170423 drops down Falkland Road Bank with 1L53 1900 Edinburgh to Dundee. I am waiting for a northbound special. 2/7/11

  • The day to day traffic is recorded whilst waiting on the railtour and 170408 climbs the 1 in 95 of Falkland Road Bank with 1B34 1635 Inverness to Edinburgh.

    The day to day traffic is recorded whilst waiting on the railtour and 170408 climbs the 1 in 95 of Falkland Road Bank with 1B34 1635 Inverness to Edinburgh.

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